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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-07-23
CHAPTER XVII.
WE LEAP.

Wepassed through the caves without trouble,
but when we came to the slope of the inverted
cone two difficulties stared us in the face The
first Of these was the laborious nature Of the
ascent, and tho next the extreme difficulty Of
finding our way. Indeed, had it not been for
the mental notes that had fortunately taken
Of the shape OF various rocks, ETC., / am
sure that we never should have managed it
at all, but have wandered about in the dread
full womb Of the volcano-for suppose it must
once have been something OF the sort--until
we died of exhaustion and despair. As it was,
we went wrong several times, and once nearly
fell into huge crack or crevasse. 1t was ter
rible work creeping about in the dense gloom
and awful stiffness from bowlder to bowlder,
and examining 1t by the feeble lights Of the
lamp to see If l could recognize its shape. We
rarely spoke, our hearts were too heavy for
speech, we simply stumbled about, falling
sometimes and cutting ourselves in rather
dogged sort of way. The fact was that our
spirits were utterly crushed, and we did not
greatly care what happened to US. Only we
felt bound TO try and save our lives while we
could, and, indeed, q natural instinct prompt
ed us TO it. So for some three or four hours,
should think-I cannot tell exactly how long,
for we had no watch left that would COVE
Numbered on During the last two hours we
we're completely lost, and began to fear that
we had got In the funnel Of some subsidiary
cone. when st last suddenly recognized a very
large rock which we had passed in descending
but a little way from the top 1t is marvel
that should have recognized 1t, and, indeed,
we had already passed it in going at right
angles to the proper path, when something
about 1t struck me, and l turned back and
examined It in en- idle sort of way, and, as il
happened, this proved our salvation.
After th;s no gained the rocky natural
stair without much further trouble, and in
due course found ourselves back in the little
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-07-23
CHAPTER XVIII.
OVER THE MOUNTAIN.

The next thing l recollect is feeling OF
the most dreadful stiffness, and a sort of
vague idea passing through my half awakened
brain that was a carpet that had just been
beaten. opened my eyes, aud the first thing
they fell on was the venerable countenance of
our old friend Billali, who was seated by the
side Of the improvised bed upon which was
sleeping and thoughtfully stroking his long
beard. The sight of him at once brought
back to my mind q recollection OF all that
we had recently passed through, which was
accumulated by the vision of poor Leo lying
opposite to me, his face knocked almost to q
jelly, and his beautiful crown of curls turned
from yellow to white, and / Shut my eyes
again and groaned.
"Thou hast slept long, my Baboon," said
the old Billali.
allow long. my fatherl" asked.
"A round Of the sun and round Of the
moon, a day and night, hast thou slept, and
the Lion also See, he sleepeth yet"
BLESSED is Sleep" answered, "for it swal-
lows up recollection"
"Tell me-" he said, "what hath befallen We,
and what is this strange story of the death Of
her who dieth not. Bethink thee, my son; IL
this be true, then is thy danger and the dan
ger Of the Lion very great-nay, almost is tho
pot red wherewith We shall be potted, and the
stomachs Of those who shall eat ye are already
hungry for the feast Knowest thou not that
these Amahagger, my children, these jewellers
in the caves, hate ye more because OF their
brethren whom she put to the torture for YET
Assuredly, If once they learn that there IL
naught to fear from Hiya, from the terrible
She who must be obeyed, they viii Stay We by
the pot. But let me hear thy tale, my poor
Baboon."
Thus adjured. / st to work and told him
not everything, ind,ed, for did not think it
desirable to do so, but sufficient for my pur-
pose, which was to make him understand that
She was really no more, having fallen into
some fire, and, as put it-for the real thing
would have been incompTehensible to him
been burned up. I also told him some Of the
horrors we had undergone in effecting our
escape, and these produced great impression
on him. But / clearly saw that he did not
believe in the report of Ayesha's death. he
believed indeed that we thought that she
was dead, but his explanation was that Ii had
suited her to disappear for a while. Once, he
said, in his fathers time, she had done so for
ten years, and there was tradition in the
country that many centuries back no one had
seen her for whole generation, when she
suddenly reappeared, and destroyed woman
who had assumed the position of queen.
said nothing to this, but only shook my head
sadly Aiasi ! knew too well that Ayesha
would appear no more, at any rate that Bill.
lali would never see her.
Sand now" concluded Billal, awhai
wouidst thou do, my Baboonr
aNay, / said, II know not, my father. Can
We not escape from this countryF
Hc shook his head.
ut Is very difficult. By Kor ye cannO;
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-08-12
COTTON MARKET.

HERALD OFFICE, DALLAS, Aug. II, A p. IN.
Liverpool-Spots closed quiet; niddllng
uplands, 81 middling Orleans, D! sales,
5000; American, 1000.
New York-spots closed. easy middling,
9}; sales. 4l5
New Orleans-Spots dull middling, %
sales, $50.
Liverpool-Futures closed quiet Aug
ust, 5.25 u; August and September. j.22 s.;
September and October, BIZ B.; October
and November, 500 b.. November and De
cember, 5.04 $.
New York, 2:l5 p. m.-Futures easy
August. 9.57@9.5S: September, 9.25g9.21;
October, 9.21Cg9.23. November, 9.lG@9.17
December, 9-l5@9.16; January, -.
New Orleans, 1910 p. m.-Futures dull
August, 9.03@9.l0; September, s.si@s.s2 (;
Octo ber, s.7Ods.72; November, s.d7@s6S f;
December, s.699s.70; January, -; sales,
GGOo.
Through the courtesy of the Merchants
NchanQel
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On Webster On!

II is said that Webste: the photo
grapher within the last three months
has made wonderful improvements in
the art of photography, particularly in
the line of baby pictures. Mr.. w. Of
fers $25 reward for a baby that he
can't catch with a smile. Remember
that Webster will charge you a good
round price for photograph made at
his studio.
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Western depot hero to-day is horrible.
The west end Of the little structure is
coal house and a lumber room where
promiscuously stretched on the floor
in the coal and rubbish were un-
known bodies, blood stained, bedrag-
gled sheets and blankets were thrown
loosely over each, but afforded little
protection from the swarms Of flies
continuously lowering over them. The
awful odor emanating from the bodies
eflectually kept the room clear of all
but the hardest of the still lingering,
anxious or curious crowd. At IL
, o'clock the correspondent for United
Press had just returned from the scene
of the wreck. No more bodies had
been recovered at that hour, and fore
man Crawford expressed the opinion
that the role OF the instantly killed is
now complete. Efforts were made
this afternoon to find the head of
Engineer McClintock, but without
success. John B. Bogart, of Glare,
ILL.,, who was il one of the telescoped
coaches was brought in from
Piper this morning. lie says
that many were lying at
full length on the seats when the
accident occurred. lie crouched
down below the back Of the forward
seat which was driven to the rear end
of the car by main strength; however,
he held firm and saved his life. Al
though he sustained severe scalp
wounds and injuries to his lower
limbs. lie says that all Of the fifty
injured, now at Pipers, will recover
except Mrs. Valentine, the wife of the
Peoria jeweler, who has not.spokon
since she was taken out. The injured
here are doing well The Inquest was
resumed this morning but 10 material
facts were developed. Members of the
State Railroad and Warehouse commits
sion are expected here this evening.
to investigate. The management of
the road comes in for unsparing con-
demnation for their treatment of the
dead bodies. A car of coflins was side
tracked at Forrest last night and
score of male and female bodies were
allowed to lie ON the floor of the depot
aud vacant store In the neigh
borhood until noon to-day.
These improvised morgues were
black with flies and the efiluvia was
deathly. Neglect Of this kind stands
out in strong contrast to the humane
and generous efforts of the residents
Of Chatsworth, Piper City and the
country for miles around, who threw
open their homes and acted as nurses
and did everything possible to allevi-
ate the suflerngs of the injured.
No complete list of dead or injured
can yet be made, but from best figures
ia the former is believed to be and
injured 167.
Important evidence was given by
several witnesses showing there was
light seen on the track in the neigh
borhood of the disaster for two hours
before the train was due. Other evil
dence showed there was no engine in
sight at that time or any grass fires.
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Fresh arrival Of the latest styles and de-
signs In carpets, at Eckford's, 726 and rs
Elm street.
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Notice to Tna; PAYERS.

Won are hereby notified to meet me promptly
i at the places and time, herein designated.
prepared to pay your taxes for the year 1887 +,
viz:
Haughton, October 3lst and November LIST.
Deerwood. November 2nd.
Atkins, Knox Polnt) November 3rd.
Ash Point, November 9TH,
Nicholson's Store, November 5th.
Bossier City. November 9TH and 9Th.
Shady Grove, November 9th.
Willow Chute, November 10th.
Benton, November 18th and 18th.
Pickett, November 18th.
Dixie, November 18th.
Collinsburg, November 10th and 18th.
Red Land, November 18th and 10Th.
Rocky Mount, November 2lst and 22nd.
Midway, November 23rd.
Fosters Store, November 18th
Don't fail to meet me thus saving yourself
a long and expensive trip to Bellevue.
r. E. WYCHE, Sheriff and ex-officlO
Tax Collector, Bossier Parish. La
October 6, 1887. nova
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Shes.iH,s Sale.
James r. Cayett

James II. CayeCt
VS..
Mary f. Waldrop, individually and as Natural
Tutrix, and w. HI. Waldrop.
No. 1928 Second Judicial District Court, Bos.
sier Parish, La.
Dy virtue of writ of fieri facias issued to
ID me in above entitled and numbered suit,
have seized and shall offer for sale at public
auction to the last and highest bidder, at the
Court house door, in the town of Bellevue,
Louisiana, within the legal hours of sale, on
Saturday, November 5th, 1887 the following
described property, to-wit,
The southwest quarter of section and north
west quarter of southeast quarter, and south
west quarter of southeast quarter of section
thirteen Qess 10 acres in the southeast corner
of southwest quarter of southeast quarter of
said section thirteenl and northeast quarter of
northeast quarter of section twenty-four, all
iu township twenty-five, range thirteen west,
containing 30 acres, more or less.
Seized as the property of the defendants in
above entitled case, to satisfy judgment
lately rendered against said defendants, and
in favor of plaintiff, James r. Cavett.
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject to benefit of
appraisement.
R. E. WYCHE,
Sheriff, Bossier Parish, La.
Bellevue, La, September %, 1887.
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The LEVY BANK.-The many
friends of Capt. Simon Levy, Jr.,
were royalty entertained yesterday
at his new banking house, corner
Milan and Market street. In quaff-
lug Clequat, Mumm and Heidseik,
congratulations and good wishes
were generously expressed. Capt.
Levy is one of the most euterprising
citizens in Shreveport and bis bank,
completed sud finished in the high
est style, is an ornamentto this city
May be live long and continue te
proper.-Skreuepo,t Times, Is.
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On, or about the 9Th of August, IL
" 1887, one Sorrel Mare, about ~
three years old, slender form, and -AkA
has several brands. think H on the jaw and
burn Bay Mare Mule, about fourteen hands
high, branded, think, on jaw and shoulder,
and was a little lame when she left. Has been
cut on both shoulders forswinney. The cuts as
dots show thus - and near the top of the
shoulders, at each dot the hide is cut off about
the size of a five cent piece.
j. H. NATTIN,
sept 29tf Collinsburg, La.
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While in Haughton last Monday,
we were pleased to note the business
activity of our sister town. The
merchants are carrying full stocks,
and seem to be doing a lively trade
The hotels were apparently well pat
ronized. Cotton receipts were good
considering the day of the week
Haughton deserves well, as she has
very clever and accommodating set
of business men. She will soon be
recognized as the metropolis o.
South Bossier
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NJ D u Iaanhs No 900 Taxs

Mr.. r. E. Jacobs, No. 220 Texas
Street, Shreveport, having deter
mined to retire from the dry goods
business, his entire stock, consisting
of frst.class goods in every line,
will be sold for cash. Sale will con-
tinue until all goods are disposed of.
The stock is one of the best in quail
ity and assortment ever brought to
Shreveport, and will be sold without
reserve and at prices that the public
will recognize as bargains.
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the future consequences. He was
satisfied the voters, through their
wisdom, would repudiate it. The
speaker also touched upon the per-
sonalism of Gov McEnery's admin
istration, and cited official acts and
appointments proving the same. His
Illustrations were apt and logical.
Judge White made very favorable
impression on the people at Haugh-
ton. Great many McEnery adhe-
rents said on the streets, while they
admired Gen. Nichols very much,
they could not vote for him-of
course on account of pride of opin-
ion expressed-but that they would
like to support Judge White for
some position. Judge White said
this was family fight and therefore
let it be settled inside of the family
circle.
After Judge Whites able speech,
the president then introduced the
battle SCARED veteran, Gen. F. T.
Nichols, who was received amid
much applause. He spoke mostly
in refutation of the unreasonable
and unfounded charges brought
against him by the opposition. He
explained his official acts while Gov
ernor to the entire satisfaction of
any conservative thinking Demo
GRAFT, be he political friend or politi-
cal foe. He was not ashamed of
any Of his official doings and was
perfectly willing to shoulder any re-
spousibility attending the same
All he asked from the opposition was
fair-play, and not to distort the facts
or falsify the record against him. He
was willing to stand or fall by his
administration. No one doubted the
sincerity of the speaker, as he was
frank and honest in his remarks.
The Haughton people deserve
much credit, McEnery supporters as
well as Nichols supporters, for the
orderly manner in which everything
passed of. There was no pickering
or street broils to be seen. The
hits and spats passed were given
good naturally and were received in
the same spirit. Everyone, irrespec-
tive Of political opinions, seemed to
enjoy themselves.
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Reverends r. M. Blocker and H.
S. Johus, Pastors in charge, assisted
by the Rev. e. B. Foust, of Rocky
Mount, are conducting a Methodist
protracted meeting at this place
The meeting has been in progress for
several days and will likely continue
some days longer.
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1t is highly important that the
friends and supporters of General
Nichols should keep themselves
thoroughly informed in regard to
the progress of the canvass now
going on in this State. The most
eminent leaders of the Louisiana
Democracy are in the field. Mich
oils clubs are being organized in
every parish, public meetings OF
great interest are OF almest daily
occurrence, and the discussion of the
various issues involved is marked by
unusual earnestness and ability
The New Orleans Picayune has fur
nished its readers with an accurate
and comprehensive account of this
movement from it's inception, and
will continue to do so to the close of
the struggle, in order that the pub
lie may understand the situation
perfectly, and that General Nichols
and his friends may be fully and
fairly reported. For these reasons,
we deem it proper to commend the
Daily Picayune to the favorable
consideration of all who are inter
ested in the effort being made to
seccre our party and State from the
evils of RUG rule and personal gov
srnment. Terms, 81 a month fol
seven issues a week.
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We see that our old-time friend,
Col. A. D. Battle, has assumed con-
troll of the. Shreveport Times-thus
returning to his first love. The
Colonel was one of the editors OF the
Times when it was first established
We wish him much success in his
new undertaking.
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disbursements, on the order of the Board of
Directors, and render statements and accounts
whenever ordered so to do By the Board. His
books shall be open for inspection of the men,
ARTICLE VIII.
The capital stock of this Association shall
be Two Thousand Dollars, divided into shares
of Ten Dollars each. The Secretary, imme-
diately upon organization of the Board of Di-
rectors, shall open stock book, in which he
shall keep record of the stockholders, amount
of stock purchased by each, and the date and
number Of each certificate issued by him.
ARTICLE TX.
Active operation of this Association shall
commence when twenty per cent. of the capital
stock il subscribed and paid in.
ARTICLEx.
The financial officers of this Association
affairs at the meeting hereinaboYe fixed for
election of Trustees and dividend OF profits
declared and made In favor of the shareholders
according to amount OF shares each one may
own, which shall be paid to said holder and
owner, in cash. in certificates OF stock, or ap-
piled to the education of his children in said
school for the ensuing year, as be may elect.
ARTICLE xI.
This Charter may be amended, altered or
abrogated in any particular, provided said
amendments, alterations or abr0gation does
not conflict with the Constitution and laws OF
the United States Of America, or the C0nstitu-
ton and laws of the State of Louisiana, by .
vote of two thirds af the Board of Directors,
duly ratified by a majority vote OF the share
holders at an election called for the purpose,
after written notice served upon each Of said
electors not less than ten days before said cleo
ton.
In testimony of all which have caused said
appearers to afix hereto their usual sigma.
lures, in presence of r. E. Wyche and Henry
Virgins, competent witnesses, together with
me, said Notary, on this, the first day of Octo-
FL. COOK.
FELIX lx)owENs.
mark.
II. L. COOK.
3. III. RALPH.
HIM. STEPHENS.
E. j. STEPHENS.
his
HENRY * JORDAN.
mark.
JOS. u sMEDLEY.
mark.
RE wYcHE.
HENRY WIGGINS. =
J.H. KEYSER, Notary Public.
Having examined the foregoing Act of In
| corporation, and finding nothing therein con
trary to law, ! hereby approve the same, THU
October LIST, 1887.
District Attorney, ID Judicial District. La.
| October 6, 1887. 4 Is
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Land Office at Natchitoches, La.
Sept. ", 1887.
Notice is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has filed notice Of his in
tention to make final proof in support of his
claim. and that said proof will be made before
the honorable District Judge, or in his absence
the Clerk of the District Court, at Bellevue
La, on November Ia, 1887. viz: Homestead
Entry No l923-Henry Campbell-for the
southwest quarter of section 9, township 20,
North, range IL West, Louisiana Meridian
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
p O., Louisiana; j. T. Many, of Midway p.
O., La; Tom Toner and Jack Coates, Of
Bellevue, La.
WE. RUSSELL, Register.
October 6, 1887. nov 10
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EtrNy Sale.

Tsstrayed before c. McClenaghan, j. r !,
T. Ward 6. Bessier parish, La by Samuel
Hall, on October 10, 1887, and will be sold at
Collinsburg, Louisiana, IN front of Capt. j..
H. Matthias store, within the legal hours OF
sale, on Saturday, November &c, 1887. one Flea
Bitten Gray Mare Pony; right ear gotched and
branded Fl p on the left shoulder; about Il
hams high, 10 or II years old. Taken up
about the LIST of August, 1887.
Appraised at SIS.
The owner is requested to come forward
prove property, pay charges, &c.
j. j. BARNES, Constable.
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We are glad to see that our friend
and parishioner, Capt. N. B. Murff,
has control of the business manage
ment of the Shreveport Democrat.
Capt. Murff will have great weight in
building up the Democrat, especially
in Bossier. He is thorough bust
ness man and a reliable gentlemen,
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Estrayed before C. McClenaghan. J. P
T. Ward 2. Bossier parish, La. by Matthew
James, on October 5, 1887, and will be sold at
Collinsburg, La, infroBt of Capt J. H. Nattin 9
store. within the legal hours Of sale, on Satur-
day, November DC, 1887, one Dark Bay Mare
Mule, about l4I hands high, and about %
years old.
Ssid Mule was taken up about the 25th Of
September. 1887.
Appraised at SIS
The owner is requested to come forward
prove property, psy charges, &c.
J.J. BARNES, Constable.
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Shravenort Democrat: uAnd Id

Shreveport Democrat; "And 10,
the great Hunt bolt has proven a
boomerang. Mr.. Rene I. Beaure-
gard and Mr.. James Wilkinson,
both of whom we're leading sup.
porters of Hunt, are to-day being
urged for effice by-not the Nichols
men, but the friends of Governor
McEnery.n
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Estrayed before e. g. Dorth, j. p, Ward ],
II Bossier parish, La, on Magenta pIsnta-
ton, by Gus Hall, on or about September Is.
1887. and will be sold at Ash Point, Bossier
parish, La, within the legal hours Of sale. ON
Saturday, the 18th day Of November 1887 !,
one Mouse Colored Mule, IA hsnds high and
about 10 or Is years old.
Appraised at $3S.
The owner is requested TO como forward,
prove property, pay charges, &c
w. B. GRAHAM, Constable.
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A written contract of lease from Scarce
IA Thompson to Lou Hooks, dated Bossier
parish, La, January LIST, 1884. of 20 acres If
land tor four years A reasonable reward will
be paid for itsreturn.
YOUNG e. THATCHER.
Aug. II, 1887. Shreveport, la.
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a II parties occupying lands of the yicka
n bnrg, Shreveport Il Pacific Railroad
Company, in Rossier parish, are hereby mott
fied that am now prepared to sell and lease
the same. A. r. THOMPSON,
Agent for w., s. & P. r. r. Lands in
Bossier Parish, La
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Oysters, stewed, fried or raw, at
the old popular favorite Commercial
Gem Restaurant, Texas street,
Shreveport.
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The heart of the prudent getteth
knowledge; and the ear of the wise
seeketh knowledge.-Procerbs.